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Epping Forest planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Epping Forest District Council. Also known as EFDC.Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Epping Forest website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
44,856Searchable applications
404Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 37,227 approved or refused records
7,523Refused applications

29,704 approved · 7,523 refused · 2,478 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Jul 1999 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.

Conservation areas25 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decision MadeEPF/0718/24

    Prior approval for a 8.0m deep single Storey rear extension, height to eaves 3.0m and maximum height 3.0m.

    Rosedene, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JJ

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  2. Decision MadeEPF/0721/24

    Fitting solar panels to the existing slate roof pool house

    The Old Rectory , Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LA

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  3. Decision MadeEPF/0720/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed Additions.

    26, Middle Street, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2LD

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  4. Decision MadeEPF/0722/24

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7' Hard and Soft Landscaping' on planning permission EPF/2910/22 (Erection of a detached dwelling house and detached garage with associated landscaping)

    Land Adj. Knoll House, Bury Road, Waltham Abbey, London, E4 7QL

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  5. Under ConsultationEPF/0723/24

    Redevelopment of residual land to provide a three storey block of 9 flats together with associated works including access and parking reconfiguration across the wider site (Change to red site line)

    Land to the rear of 183 , High Street, Epping, CM16 4BH

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  6. Decision MadeEPF/0724/24

    Conversion of existing dwellinghouse into 5x apartment units (4x 1-bed, 1x 2-bed). Demolition of existing conservatory and outbuilding. Retention of the existing garage. Associated parking, and construction of secure bin/bikes store.

    11, The Shrubberies, Chigwell, IG7 5DU

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  7. Decision MadeEPF/0725/24

    Non Material Amendment to EPF/2229/23 (Demolition of existing garage. Part one and part two storey side and two storey rear extension and new roof)

    65, Tycehurst Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BZ

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  8. Decision MadeEPF/0726/24

    Certificate of lawful development for proposed rear dormer and front roof lights in connection with a loft conversion.

    62, Greensted Road, Loughton, IG10 3DL

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  9. Decision MadeEPF/0727/24

    Part Single Storey / Part Two Storey Rear Extension

    34, Thaxted Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6AW

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  10. Decision MadeEPF/0728/24

    Certificate of existing lawful use for the continued use of the outbuilding as ancillary living accommodation.

    Clements Farm, Toot Hill Road, Ongar, CM5 9LL

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  11. Decision MadeEPF/0729/24

    Front Porch along with new entry door and new window

    26, Hillyfields, Loughton, IG10 2JS

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  12. Decision MadeEPF/0730/24

    1.5 storey side extension, with front facing pitch roof dormer and extension to rear facing flat roof dormer

    Sunnydene, King Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NS

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  13. Decision MadeEPF/0731/24

    Prior Approval for change of use of offices to 11 no. apartments (C3 residential)

    Victoria House, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EX

    Received 8 Apr 2024
  14. Decision MadeEPF/0732/24

    Conversion of existing garage and rear extension.

    37, Pecks Hill, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2NX

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  15. Decision MadeEPF/0733/24

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    2, Frayes Chase, Abbess Beauchamp And Berners Roding, Ongar, CM5 0JX

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  16. Decision MadeEPF/0734/24

    Proposed extensions & alterations to existing dwelling house. Similar schemes previously approved schemes under planning reference EPF/2574/21 & EPF/0708/22. This revised scheme looks to retain existing structural elements (where possible) and extend upon them rather than a complete re-build. Furthermore this revised scheme removes the basement element.

    50, Forest Lane, Chigwell, IG7 5AE

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  17. Decision MadeEPF/0735/24

    Demolition of existing house and construction of a single new detached residential property with accommodation, a new basement, ground, first floor and loft.

    32, Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5QY

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  18. Decision MadeEPF/0736/24

    Demolition of existing property and construction of 3 detached houses.

    Wyldingtree, 66 The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  19. Decision MadeEPF/0737/24

    Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use of the property under Class E (Commercial, Business and Service).

    116, Warwick House, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LQ

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  20. Decision MadeEPF/0738/24

    TPO/EPF/08/22 (T31, T32 & T33) T2 & T3: 2 x Lime - Crown lift to 3.5m above ground level, as specified. T4: Lime - Selective reduction of overhanging branches by up to 1.5m, as specified.

    24 Forest Heights, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TE

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  21. Decision MadeEPF/0739/24

    Prior approval for the construction of new dwellinghouses immediately above the topmost storey at the Site to provide 6no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3).

    Connaught House, 112-120 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4HJ

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  22. Decision MadeEPF/0740/24

    Two Storey Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension

    14, Rookwood Gardens, Loughton, IG10 2DQ

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  23. Decision MadeEPF/0741/24

    Certificate of lawful development for a proposed loft extension, with hip to gable and extension to rear dormer and front rooflights.

    5, Hillyfields, Loughton, IG10 2JT

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  24. Decision MadeEPF/0742/24

    Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Beech - Fell.

    Forge Cottage, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PR

    Received 9 Apr 2024

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